
The ESPN FC panel explain why beating Chelsea is just another hurdle for Barcelona in their quest to reclaim Europe's top prize. Craig Burley and Alexis Nunes preview the return leg between Chelsea and Barcelona, and discuss whether the Blues can spring a surprise at the Camp Nou. Craig Burley and Alexis Nunes preview the return leg between Chelsea and Barcelona, and discuss whether the Blues can spring a surprise at the Camp Nou. Cesc Fabregas talks about playing his former club Barcelona in the Champions League and what he expects in the second leg at the Camp Nou. Barcelona vs. Chelsea isn't a "European Clasico" simply because every time they meet, the pitch is decorated with some of Europe's most sumptuous talents. For a fixture to truly sizzle and fizz in the days and weeks before it is played, there needs to be some degree of a revenge or bad blood narrative, a rivalry that turns an infrequent continental match-up into the kind of "must win at any cost" derby like Milan vs. Inter, Rangers vs. Celtic, Manchester United vs. Liverpool or Madrid vs. Atletico....
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